Stafford, Shay Tunes Available

Musical Memories - Marvin Randolph

March 30, 1997|Marvin Randolph

Q. Several years ago, I found Jo Stafford's Ballad of the Blues with Paul Weston and his orchestra and was able to transfer about one-third of it to tape, but the balance had too many defects to use. Can you locate another copy? _ Bill Cosgrove, Weston

A. You can get Ballad of the Blues (Columbia) at Sir Arthur's Oldies, 7401 NW 57th St., Tamarac 33319; 954-722-8303.

A. Shay, a popular singer in the '40s, was an attractive, smartly gowned woman who sang hillybilly and novelty songs. A couple of her recordings are available at Sir Arthur's Oldies in Tamarac, mentioned previously.

Q. I'm trying to find a tape or CD by Nat ``King'' Cole with the song Time Out for Tears. _ Jane Murphy, Pompano Beach

A. Time Out for Tears was recorded by Cole on Capitol No. 1270 (78 rpm). I located a copy at Records Revisited in New York City, and they will be happy to put it on tape for you. Either write or call Records Revisited, 34 W. 33rd St., New York City 10001; 212-695-7155.

For Lee Thompson, Margate: It was the DeMarco Sisters who made the Barcarolle recording (correct title Barcarolle Rock & Roll). You can get it on tape at Arnold's Archives, 1106 Eastwood Ave. SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506; 616-949-1398.